Many Vermonters listed in casualty report today
The casualty list shows 6427 names from Vermont and New Hampshire. Killed in action total ten, died of wounds seventy, died of disease seven hundred seventy five, wounded severely one thousand seven hundred eighty seven, wounded degree undetermined two thousand four hundred eighty seven, wounded slightly one thousand six hundred eleven, with many named individuals from Burlington Newport Manchester Montpelier and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washin
Vermont
New Hampshire
Teeee
Herbert D. Gibson
Montpelier
Henry J. Mellen
Middlebury
Melvin Fontaine
Bellows Falls
Vb. Corp
Hector F. Senecal
Nashua
N. H. Corp
Raymond HH. Osgood
Danville
Vire Ae
Wilfred Leblans
Durham
N. H
Harry W. Vassar
Northfeld
Homer L. Ferland
Rochester
Arthur J. Cole
N. Bennington
Herbert
Bristol
Manchester
Clarence K. Bohannon
Swanton
Louis J. Mayo
Georgia
Tony Kapusts
W. Rutland
Peptiron touted as iron blood and nerve tonic wartime remedy
Advert says Peptiron strengthens the blood and nerves aiding influenza and grip recovery. Claims 4 real iron tonics for men women girls and invalids, noting it restores wasted red corpuscles. Mentions soldiers Ethan Allen Fort directing enlistments and Brookline youths serving in France with 26th division and others in the war effort.
Newbury Honor Roll: Pvt Earl E Brock Dies of Wounds in France
Newbury confirms Pvt Earl E Brock of Co E 55th telegraph battalion signal corps died of wounds in France October 30. Son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Brock, he enlisted April 1917, served with Co B 10th battalion, later transferred to 55th, and had lived in Newbury with family. Brother Carl is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbury
Earl E. Brock
55Th Telegraph Battalion
Signal Corps
Ernest Brock
France
Pvt
Brock
Co. B
10Th Battalion
Oceanport
N. J
Prom
Feln
New Argl Os Tocree
Dasties
May
Carl
Prisoner Repatriated From Canadian Casualty List
Ottawa reports today a Canadian casualty list item noting prisoner repatriated T. F. Henderson of Meriden Connecticut. His inclusion marks a post war exchange and confirms return of a serviceman listed among wounded or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Enety
T. F. Henderson
Meriden
Conn
French Pontoon Bridge Across Rhine In Five Hours
Mayence reports that the French constructed a pontoon bridge across the Rhine at Nieberstein in five hours. The bridge extended over a thousand feet. A brief aside from Transcript puns about a college football illness and a doctor’s remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Mayence
Nieretein
Goodbye to Butter and the Benefit Brand Margarine
A vintage advertisement touts Benefit Brand Sweet Nut Margarine as a clean wholesome alternative to butter. It emphasizes coconut meat origin, pasteurized milk, same taste and nutritive value, and far lower price than butter. Sold at Direct Importing Co. 60 N Main St Barre. Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main Street
Barre
Ih Teau
Ady
Greenslit Jury Could Not Agree In Manslaughter Trial
George Greenslit faced a manslaughter charge for shooting Oscar Heath of Warren. After five days and a long deliberation the Washington county jury reported they could not agree on guilt or innocence. The case may not be retried this term and a new jury could be drawn for the next court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greenslit
Manslaighwr
Oscar Heath
Christmaas
Warren
Studton Hollow
Washington County Court
Forenan
Puller
Northfield
Socialization Failures Plague Russian Industry in 1918
Berne reports confirm that socialization of industry in Russia is a complete failure. State patrolled mills show expenses greatly exceed receipts with four months of 1918 costing the Treasury over 400 million rubles and requiring more than 1 billion in advances. Technical experts warn the bolshevist regime cripples industry for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Russia
Viscount Grey Urges Living League of Nations Concept
London December 23 Viscount Grey former foreign secretary writes an Introductory note for a League of Nations Union pamphlet The peace conference should avoid mere furniture like creation and instead foster a living league through vitality and growth He urges trusteeship in Africa United States leadership in shaping a world council and continued joint effort to maintain peace without reviving conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viscount Grey
Africa
United States
Council of the World
Council
League of Nations
Europe
Pope's Cold Compound Promises Quick Headache Relief
An old advertisement touts Pope's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for headache, nasal congestion, feverishness, and throat soreness. It claims rapid relief within hours, noting easy taste and no inconvenience, urging use every two hours until three doses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander E. Wilson
Woodsville, NN
Arthur J. Gillingham
Newport
Edward E. Sheehan
Burlington
W. Johnson
Exeter
Raymond R. Dixon
Franklin
Francesco Intelliano
Rutland
Thomas R. Lessard
Derry
George S. Murray
Milton
Edward Clough
Littleton
Primmelle
Arthur J. Lemire
Lawrence F. Plude
Leo A. Polonghini
Henry N. Come
Cotta Falls
N. A
Grover
Alexander Waiters
Concord
Walter J. Main
Frank Raymo
Petersboro
John W. Crapo
Charles H. Hughes
Charles H. Moberg
Edmond A. Beauchamp
Leon J. Biron
Arthur F. Dodge
George W. Lee
Henry Pepin
Arthur G. Lauriere
N.H
John Crapo
Jist
Camp Green
47Th Infantry
Tony Kapusta
West Rutland
Camp Devens
England
Artur Landon
Arthur Landon
South
Hero
Henry Westover
Devens
North Bennington
Forrest Nelson
Forrest, Nelson
Groton
Devon
Grover C. Plumb
Grover Cary
Whitingham
Mra
Cora
Chase
Fort
Ethan Allen
Roy Potwine
Brookline
Engey Ang
Charles Lee
Anniston
Burling
New Bedford
Maas
102D Field Artillery
Banton
California
Indian River
Florida
Malaga
Oregon
Lovell & Covell
Barre Fruit Co
George Mannatty
Gem, Jr
Gillette
Barre Thermos Liggett’s
Guth, Durand's
Apollo
Symphony Lawn
Hudnut’s
Rexall
Nickel
Parisian
Ivory
Rexall Co-operative
Violet Dulce
Jonteel
Palmer's
Jin
the Red Cross Pharmacy
Peace Conference
Lpve
J. M. Ballou
Montpelier, Vermont
Atta
North Main Street
Goodrich
Pennsylvania
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